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UNDP to support Sri Lanka's rural livelihood development programs to withstand climate-related shocks
Sri Lanka's Ministry of Economic Development Wednesday signed an agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to support the Government's rural livelihood development programs to withstand
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President opens electrification scheme for Sri Lanka's indigenous community
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa Monday declared open an electrification scheme for the benefit of the indigenous community in the Rathugala area of Moneragala in the Uva Province. President Rajapaksa
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Update: Over 7,000 affected, 15 deaths as rains, floods wreak havoc in Sri Lanka
Over 7,000 people were affected and 15 people have died in Sri Lanka as heavy rains caused flooding and landslides in several areas in the island, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) said. The western
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Sri Lanka to introduce cleaner diesel fuel from next year
Sri Lanka's Ministry of Petroleum Industries has focused its attention on introducing a cleaner diesel fuel to the local market, according to the Ministry sources. The diesel sold in the local market
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Over 3,000 affected by flash floods in Sri Lanka, Red Cross sends disaster response teams
Sri Lanka Red Cross said it has mobilized Branch Disaster Response Teams (BDRT) and First Aid teams to assist and aid the people affected by the flash floods due to heavy rains lashed the country in the
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Rains, floods wreak havoc in Sri Lanka, 9 killed in landslides
Torrential rains continued to lash most parts of Sri Lanka Monday causing floods and submerging roads in low-lying areas. The Disaster Management Centre said that several low lying areas in the country
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Sri Lanka's National Electronic Waste Management Week begins tomorrow
Sri Lanka's Central Environmental Authority (CEA), as the regulatory arm for the environmental management in the country has declared the week beginning from tomorrow as a National Electronic Waste Management
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Sri Lankan government allocates Rs. 300 million for drought-affected paddy farmers to cultivate other crops
The Sri Lankan government has allocated Rs. 300 million for the farmers to cultivate additional crops, Agriculture Minister Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena has said. The farmers, who were unable to cultivate
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Sri Lankan President instructs officials to establish an improved water supply system
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa has instructed the officials in charge of the country's water supply to establish and an advanced water supply network in the entire country. President Rajapaksa
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Sri Lankan President presents National Green Awards to environment protectors
The ceremony to present 2014 National Green Awards for sectors promoting greener environment was held Monday at the BMICH in Colombo under the patronage of President Mahinda Rajapaksa. The award is